Miyagi · Akiu Onsen
Akiu Onsen Hotel Zuiho
秋保温泉 ホテル瑞鳳
A large onsen resort representing Akiu Onsen, taking day bathers for 1,320 yen. It has a large open-air bath facing a Japanese garden, along with several tubs and a sauna, so it fits between the parts of a day. It receives from 10:00 to 15:00, last entry at 14:00.
- Price (adult)
- ¥1,320
- Hours
- 10:00–15:00 (last entry 14:00)
- Closed
- Irregular closures (closed on scheduled maintenance days)
- Access
- About 40 minutes by free shuttle from JR Sendai Station. The day-trip shuttle leaves Sendai Station East Exit at 9:30 and the hotel at 15:00, and requires a reservation. By car it is about 15 minutes from Sendai-Minami IC on the Tohoku Expressway, with parking for 300 cars.
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Day bathing
- The bathing course is 1,320 yen for adults and 660 yen for children, with a further 70 yen bathing tax. Towels are brought along or rented for a fee.
- Baths
- There is a large open-air bath facing the garden, along with several tubs and a sauna, and the men's and women's baths switch.
- Day bathing
- It closes for day use on scheduled maintenance days, and the dates are announced on the official page in advance.
- Tattoos
- No tattoo policy is posted. Checking by phone beforehand is the safe course.
- Access & parking
- About 40 minutes by free shuttle from JR Sendai Station. The day-trip shuttle has limited seats and needs a reservation.
- Phone
- 0570-550-397
- Official site
- zuiho.jp ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
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Why go
- Large bath with six open-air tubs
- A big open-air bath facing the garden
- Free shuttle from Sendai Station
An onsen resort above the Rairai gorge
Zuiho is one of the largest onsen inns at Akiu, standing where it looks down on the Rairai gorge. It is known for the great open-air bath set within a Japanese garden, and with several tubs and a sauna a day can be spent at ease. Day bathing runs from 10:00 to 15:00, so it suits a stop after Akiu Falls or Saemon no Sato.
Prices and checking
The bathing course of 1,320 yen carries a further 70 yen bathing tax, and towels must be arranged separately. The course that includes the pool costs more. It closes for scheduled maintenance, so checking the official notice before setting out is safer. Akiu also has a shared bath, so a choice can be made to suit a budget.
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Ryokan day-use hours are limited and may be suspended in peak season — phone the same morning.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Sauna & wellness
Rules & private
Mood & scenery
Price
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-10 Operating status and rates cross-checked against the official site and onsen guides (full source notes in Japanese on the JA page)
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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